A charming, duplex apartment, with stunning views over Lake Como.
This beautiful, 2 bedroom apartment sleeps up to 6 people. It has been sensitively converted into a duplex apartment retaining loads of character and original features.
The spacious living room, to the left of the front hallway, manages to be grand and cosy at the same time. It has two double sofas and some traditional wooden furniture, plus a large flatscreen TV. The painted, beamed ceiling is delightful as are the other touches around the room, including the coat of arms painted on the chimney breast. Doors in the living room lead out onto a private terrace for enjoy the view.
Across the hall is the separate dining room, with a large wooden table and six chairs. The room has traditional wooden dressers and a brightly painted fireplace (closed up). The well-equipped kitchen is off the dining room. In it, you will find a large cooker with 6 burners and 2 ovens, a white butler’s sink, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, coffee machine and washing machine.
The two bedrooms are on the first floor, reached via a stone staircase in the entrance hall. They both have private balconies with lovely lake views. They share a bathroom off the landing.
Sleeping
Bedroom 1: A charming, elegant room with high, beamed ceilings, this bedroom has a comfortable double bed, ample storage and a pretty balcony, reached through double French windows.
Bedroom 2: Another beautiful bedroom, with 2 single beds and a striking antique wardrobe. This room also has its own balcony with lake views.
Extra: The stylish sofa in the living room converts into a double bed.
Bathrooms
Bathroom 1: On the first floor, this bright bathroom has a glass shower, basin, bidet and WC
Bathroom 2: Next to the living room, this bathroom has a full bath, with a shower head, basin and WC.
Additional
• Outside dining • Free wifi • Shared garden • Washing machine & laundry facilities • Central heating • Child-friendly • Public parking - car essential for your visit
Location
The apartment is in a quiet, residential part of the village of Azzano, near Mezzegra, just a 10-minute walk from Lake Como. On the western shores of the lake, the property offers stunning views across Como and the mountains.
There are many beautiful palaces, villas and gardens to visit nearby including the famous Villa Carlotta (a 6-minute drive). You can take a ferry from Cadenabbia (a 7-minute drive) to Bellagio or Varenna.
If you are looking for more excitement then head to Lake Como Adventures (10 minutes drive) for a wide range of activities including climbing, canonying, hiking and skiing in the winter months.
If the delicious local restaurants and trattorie inspire you to try your hand in the kitchen, the local farmers market in Mezzegra takes place every Friday morning. Here you will find an abundance of local fresh fruit and vegetables, cold cuts and artisanal cheeses. There are local fresh markets in towns all along the lake nearly every day.
Milan’s international Linate airport is a 2-hour drive from the apartment and Milan Malpensa airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes away.
